Patent Medicine in Lowell: Charles I Hood

Recent news about the “compounding pharmacy” that provided tainted drugs that have now led to dozens of cases of meningitis got me thinking about the US Pharmaceutical Industry which had its roots in Lowell, a national leader in medicine production in nineteenth century America. One of the largest manufacturers was…

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“Fallen Heroes” ceremony

The Centralville Social Club held its annual “Fallen Heroes” ceremony yesterday to honor all service members from Massachusetts who have died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. After remarks by Master of Ceremonies Joe Dussault, Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, State Representative Tom Golden, City Councilor Rita Mercier and Lowell Police…

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